Liberia reported its first coronavirus case on Monday, a ministry official said.
“I can confirm that we have a case and we are managing it,” said Chief Medical Officer Francis Kateh. He didn’t provide further detail on the patient’s identity.
President George Weah is expected to make a speech later in the day.
Source: BBC
Sunday evening’s announcement by President Akufo-Addo banning public gatherings and closure of schools in a move to curb the coronavirus incidents has given the capital, Accra a new way of life.
The measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in most parts of the country have changed the normal way of doing things.
Busy campuses like the University of Ghan, Legon and University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have turned into ghost towns overnight.
While a visit to the Makola Market shows many traders and patrons in nose masks and hand gloves, a drive through town shows children either idling around or Ghanaians making efforts to observe some of the health tips announced by the Health Ministry.
Citizen journalist and photographer Gerard Nartey shares photos from the busy streets of Nungua in the aftermath of the directive by the President.
A deputy Greater Accra Regional Youth Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Amos Blessing Amorse, has charged President Akufo Addo to order THE closure of the Jubilee House as part of measures to halt the spread of COVID19.
According to Amorse, the number of “people who troop the Jubilee House in a day exposes the President, workers and the country to danger, and if that place is not shutdown immediately, we may have a disaster at hand”.
“Even Parliament, the courts, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the various Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts Assemblies must consider shutting down for some weeks while government works to halt the spread of the virus,” he stated.
In a Facebook post on his wall, the NDC Youth Organizer argued that “if the President says private funerals with a maximum of 25 people could hold, then the number of people who requires services at the Jubilee House even at the main reception at a go are sometimes more than 25 so same could be classified as public gathering.”
“I’m convinced that the only preventive measure at the Jubilee House is hand sanitizer and what makes it very dangerous is government’s own account that all cases recorded so far are imported. Day in day out, foreign nationals go to the Jubilee House either to attend meetings or transact other businesses, and if what we’ve been told is anything to go by, then the President must act fast,” Mr Amorse explained.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has ordered the closure of all schools and universities in Ghana as his administration moves to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier on Sunday afternoon, health authorities announced that six cases of the disease have been recorded in the country within a period of less than 48 hours.
On Sunday evening, in a televised address the President ordered the closure of all educational institutions with effect from Monday, March 16, 2020.
“All universities, Senior High Schools and Basic Schools, i.e. public and private, will be closed from Monday, March 16 until further notice,†the President said.
Though some have applauded the President for taking such a bold step, the NDC deputy Regional Youth Organizer says closing down schools and banning public gatherings are not enough.
“In the wake of the spread of the disease, any reasonable person will do what the President did yesterday. In fact some countries announced closure of schools and banned public gatherings when they’ve not even recorded any case. But the point is that you cannot order for these things to be done and you open the gate of the seat of government wild for potential carriers of the virus to enter. What proper measures do we have there to screen persons who enter the place?” Mr Amorse quizzed.
He explained that “shutting down the Jubilee House does not mean the work of government will not go on. Most of the things done at the Jubilee House, Ministries, Department and Agencies could be done from home. Meetings could be held via Skype, WhatsApp video calls etc. We need to be proactive not to put the lives of Ghanaians in danger”
Source:Â Dickson Boadi, Contributor
It was a hysterical moment when the sound of a cough was heard from Member of Parliament (MP) for Wa West, Joseph Yieleh Chireh, in Parliament today.
While addressing the August house, the former Health Minister coughed, an act which got MPs moving away in different directions in the Chamber.
The cough would have been ignored prior to the outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 but as one of the major symptoms of coronavirus, MPs instinctively moved away from their colleague.
Ghana is currently faced with six confirmed cases of the widespread virus, with over 150 people having had contact with the affected persons being observed.
Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Addo Akufo-Addo on March 15, 2020, issued a directive that all outdoor events including funerals, Church activities and naming ceremonies, be suspended in the wake of coronavirus.
Schools have also been asked to close down temporarily for a period of 4 weeks.
These, according to Akufo-Addo, forms part of precautionary measures to fight the virus and prevent any more spread after the 6 confirmed cases in Ghana.
But the Minority in Parliament are of the view that government has not done enough to raise awareness as well sensitize Ghanaians on the viral disease.
Source:Â www.ghanaweb.com
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump marked the National Day of Prayer by signing an executive order designed to protect and promote religious liberty.
“Today my administration is leading by example as we take historic steps to protect religious liberty in the United States of America,” the president, flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and his religious advisors, including Paula White, declared during Thursday’s signing ceremony.
The long-awaited order effectively weakens the enforcement of an IRS rule barring churches and tax-exempt groups from being involved with politics (this addresses the Johnson Amendment).
“We are giving churches their voices back,” Trump told those gathered in the White House Rose Garden. “No one should be censoring sermons or targeting pastors.”
“Faith is deeply embedded into the history of our country, the spirit of our founding and the soul of our nation,” he said. “We will not allow people of faith to be targeted, bullied or silenced anymore.”
The order also declares that it’s a policy of the executive branch to protect and promote religious liberty.
In addition, it promises regulatory relief to religious groups that have a moral objection to the contraception mandate in Obamacare.
“Freedom is not a gift from government; freedom is a gift from God,” Trump noted, adding that no American should be “forced to choose between the dictates of the federal government and the tenets of their faith.”
The majority of Trump’s religious advisory board was present for the solemn event, including Paula White, Southern Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress, evangelist Franklin Graham, Focus on the Family founder James Dobson, former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, South Carolina TV evangelist Mark Burns, and Faith and Freedom Coalition Chairman Ralph Reed.
“It was a reunion more than anything,” the Black Christian News Network 1 quoted Bachmann. “For people of faith, there was so much trepidation about what would happen in this election. They really felt that if Mrs. Clinton had prevailed it would have spelled a diminution of the nation, the nation would have morally suffered.”
Thursday’s order a much watered down version of the first draft of the order leaked early in the president’s term fails to specifically address religious persecution in the military or against individuals who practice their faith in all aspects of their lives, including the workplace.
Even so, faith leaders wasted no time expressing their support for the executive action, while acknowledging more needs to be done.
“President Trump deserves praise for applying an emergency brake on the government’s movement toward coercion and discrimination. There is much that is commendable in the executive order, even while there is much that is missing and that I pray will be soon addressed,” Dr. Jerry A. Johnson, CEO and president of National Religious Broadcasters, said in a statement.
“Today’s action is a breath of fresh air and should be understood, I believe, as a first step toward righting the wrongs of recent years and reassuring people of faith that they are not second-class citizens,” he continued.
Officials from the The Catholic Association echoed that sentiment.
“Today’s executive order provides welcome relief to the Little Sisters of the Poor, who have been threatened with discriminatory government fines that would shut down their beautiful ministry of caring for the elderly poor,” said Maureen Ferguson, senior policy advisor for the The Catholic Association.
“We applaud the Trump administration for taking an important step to protect conscientious objectors like the Little Sisters of the Poor who faced millions of dollars in fines for refusing to violate their deeply held beliefs,” Catholic Association senior fellow Ashley McGuire said.
“However, there is more work to be done to restore broad protections for people of all faiths in health care, business, education, and countless other fields who face harassment, bullying, and lawsuits because of their faith,” she continued. “The American people want strong protections for religious liberty.”
Source: CBNNews.com
Reggae dance-hall recording artist, Theophilus Nii Arday Otoo popularly known as Epixode, has disclosed that when it comes to doing freestyle music in Ghana, he remains the best.
Speaking in an exclusive interview on GhBase.com, Epixode revealed that, his greatest strength in the music industry is doing freestyle and nobody can argue with that fact.
Speaking on rivalry in the entertainment industry, Epixode bemoaned that sometimes rivalry is very necessary to push other artists to give off their best.
He was however quick to add that the rivalry must not get physical like what happened at the VGMA Awards show last year.
Epixode went ahead to talk about his exploits in East Africa and how it has impacted his genre of music.
Watch the full interview below for more;
Source:Â Ghbase.com
A successful career, an amazing husband and absolutely good father with the icing to the cake being the fact that this man is drop-dead handsome.
Musician Innocent Idibia known popularly known as 2baba is the ideal man but unfortunately for us, he has been taken by actress Annie McCaulay.
We are literally drooling over this photo of the African Queen crooner.
2baba released his seventh studio album dubbed Warrior a few weeks ago and it is going great in the music world.
2baba has lived an almost scandal-free celebrity life except for a few cases of baby mamas scandals.
You must be aware that 2baba has two baby mamas and there used to be conflicting with the wifey until recently when they came together as a family. In all, 2baba has even kids, two with the wifey and five with the two other baby mamas.
Now we are just going to admire this lovely photo of 2face. Just look at all of that goodness!
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHFAG) has called for the reimbursement of funds owed National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) providers to enable the private facilities “play a vital role†in combating the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a statement signed by the Acting Director of the Private Health Facilities Association, Samuel Boakye Donkor, PHFA commended efforts by government in “the timely release of funds†and the general sensitisation drive to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.
It noted however that the efforts of “government must reflect in utmost preparedness at all levels especially in the area of the healthcare delivery across the country†and thus called on government “to adequately resource the various private health facilities as most are likely first respondents of cases which may relate directly to infected victims.â€
According to the PHFAG, “majority of private health facilities in Ghana are NHIS accredited and are inadequately equipped and incapable of handling emergency cases†in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic due to “government’s inability to settle indebtedness spanning 9 to 14 months.â€
Source:Â classfmonline.com
The Government of Ghana has reviewed its travel advisory policy in the wake of the coronavirus scare that has hit the country.
This has pushed the government to shut its borders to travelers from countries with more than 200 cases of the coronavirus
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has underscored the need for all airlines to prevent travelers from affected countries from boarding flights.
In his communique, he also stated that citizens and resident-permit holders would be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.
The information minister in his statement said, “All travel to Ghana is strongly discouraged.â€
In all, twenty-four countries including Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, and Japan would be affected.
Other countries are Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States would also be included.
According to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, guidelines for self-quarantine will be available at the various ports of entry, and enforcement protocols are being deployed in collaboration with state security and health authorities to all points of entry.
Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a Facebook live video announced that all public and private schools including universities are from March 16, 2020, suspended for the next four weeks.
Also, all public gatherings have been suspended for the next four weeksas part measures to control the spread of coronavirus.
Church services, conferences, public funerals, political rallies, and all other public gatherings are also suspended.
This follows a 6-hour meeting with the inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 rapid response.
Corporal Ghasty Yahaya Seidu, 37, with service number 43255 and attached to the Akuse District Police, has been sentenced to a total of 40 years in prison for robbery by a Circuit Court in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital.
The Presiding Judge, Mercy Addai Kotei, found him guilty of two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime, to wit robbery and robbery.
He is to serve 20 years for each count which runs concurrently for his involvement in a robbery operation at a fuel station during which the security officer at the location suffered injuries.
Corporal Seidu was arrested for his practical involvement in a robbery incident which occurred at Okwenya Shell Fuel Station on March 26, 2018.
He was picked up at Akosombo on April 26, 2018 following police intelligence.
Prosecuting, Assistant State Attorney Dickson Donkor told the court during the trial that a search conducted in the room of the policeman led to the retrieval of a pistol with two magazines and three 1.8mm ammunition, an axe, a knife, three paper spray cans, 10 wristwatches, a pair of handcuff and a bayonet.
The prosecutor noted that during the robbery operation, the suspect inflicted injuries on one Kudjo Akakpo, 42, a security man on duty at the fuel station.
The accused person pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and robbery.
At the end of the trial, the presiding judge held that the prosecution was able to prove its case against the police officer and convicted him accordingly.
Meanwhile, Seth Kpornyo, a suspect in the same case, has been acquitted and discharged by the court after the judge held that prosecution could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he was involved in the robbery.
Attached images: the convicted Police office and his exhibits
Source:Â Dailyguidenetwork.com
National Women’s Organizer of NPP, Madam Kate Gyamfua has appealed to all women in Ghana to fast for three days to ask God to heal the land of the deadly Corona Virus which has plagued several countries worldwide.
She is proposing the fasting starts tomorrow, Tuesday, 17th March 2020, and ends on Thursday, 19th March 2020 from 6 am to 6 pm daily.
Madam Gyamfua asked all women to “take inspiration from the Bible in Psalm 31 and pray to God” to help Ghana in these hard times.
Speaking to a cross-section of the media in an interview, she also appealed to all and sundry to strictly adhere to proper hygienic standards to minimize the spread of the virus, especially as educational institutions have shut-down indefinitely and school-kids have been asked to stay at home.\
The NPP National Women’s Organizer decried the practice by some Ghanaians to make political capital out of the pandemic, warning that the virus does not differentiate between members of the ruling NPP and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“…this is the time to rise above partisanship and politics…since the CODVID-19 does not discriminate in any way…we must all put our shoulder to the wheel to prevent its speed,” Kate Gyamfua stated.
Source:Â peacefmonline.com
Ghanaian striker Caleb Ekuban admitted that he and his Trabzonspor teammates are feeling the pressure of the Turkish Super Lig title race, but insisted that they’re trying not to let it affect them.
Trabzonspor failed to extend their lead at the top as they were held to a 1-1 stalemate by ?stanbul Ba?ak?ehir on Sunday. The draw leaves Trabzonspor and Ba?ak?ehir on the same points – 53 – after 26 games.
After the match, Ekuban, who lasted the entire duration said: “If you are in the first place, there will be pressure. If you are playing in a team like Trabzonspor, it will be pressure. The expectations are huge. We are trying to do our best, we are trying to reveal the best. â€
Ekuban has played 15 matches, scoring three goals and assisting three in the league.
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com
A song by a South African choir about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection is being shared widely online.
The song by Ndlovu Youth Choir shares tips on hand-washing and other safety measures.
It is sung mostly in isiZulu but the choir has translated some of the tips into English.
The choir is famous for its animated performance at the 2019 finals of America’s Got Talent.
South Africa has so far confirmed 61 cases of the virus.
Here is another beautiful way to share public health advice on #COVID19. Thank you my brothers and sisters from #SouthAfrica! Together, we can push #coronavirus back! Keep up the spirit of solidarity! pic.twitter.com/Ka4WLstSdj
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 15, 2020
Source: bbc.com
Legon Cities FC has shared some tips aimed at helping Ghanaians to halt the spread of the novel Coronavirus.
On Sunday, the Director of Public Health at the Health Service (GHS) Dr. Badu Sarkodie announced that Ghana has recorded four more new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to six.
The Ghana Football Association following the directives given by the President of the Republic suspended all its competitions with immediate effect until further notice.
For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough.
For others, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the WHO, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks. Those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.
For our hardworking working class fans and citizens, we believe these guidelines would be of massive help to you…#Alllivesmatter #legoncitiesfc #LegonCitiesFB #BringBackTheLove #CoronaVirusGhana #COVID19Ghana #CoronaVirusUpdates pic.twitter.com/w33Ehn3I7G
— Legon Cities FC (@LegonCitiesFC) March 16, 2020
Source: footballmadeinghana.com
Actress Efia Odo has called for a package of free electricity, water and an allowance to be given to every Ghanaian household to help battle the coronavirus.
As the virus has made its way to Ghana, government has started taking measures to help curb its spread.
In an address to the country Sunday night, President Akufo-Addo announced all schools, churches and other places of public gathering have been closed down until further notice.
With more Ghanaians expected to stay indoors now, Efia Odo says the government should help in paying for electricity and water bills.
She added that every Ghanaian should be given an allowance.
She took to social media to make her thoughts known.
Check her post below…what do we think?
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GIVE US FREE ! Free water free light and each household should get financial assistance.
Source:Â GhanaCelebrities.Com
Dutch-born striker Myron Boadu is in demand following a breakthrough season he has enjoyed with AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie earning him a maiden call up to the Orange.
The free-scoring striker is been courted by several clubs in the world with the likes of AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen all chasing his signature with the latest to join the race being English Premier League strugglers Newcastle United.
Boadu has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season while posting a further eight assists. He is scoring at a rate of one goal every 139 minutes.
Newcastle have been linked with the AZ Alkmaar striker in recent weeks.
The Magpies have been goal-shy all season with their 40 million pound flop Joelington scoring just once in the Premier League for Steve Bruce’s side.
Newcastle, however, have struggled for goals. They are the joint-lowest scorers in the top-flight, scoring just 25 times alongside Norwich City.
It is believed Boadu’s club AZ Alkmaar are seeking a moderate fee of £17.5 million which is more than affordable for the Magpies but will have to fend off competition from other teams to land their man.
Source: ghanaguardian.com
Kenyan nurses at a coronavirus isolation ward have started a go-slow to protest against lack of protective gear and poor training.
Mbagathi hospital in the capital, Nairobi, is one of the facilities with isolation wards for treatment of patients infected with the virus.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses Secretary General Seth Panyako has told the BBC that the nurses will only report back to work after training on how to handle patients and provision of protective gear.
“Nurses are the most exposed workers in hospitals. With no protective equipment gear how are they supposed to protect themselves at the workplace and their families too when they go back home?,” Mr Panyako questioned.
The hospital is holding 22 people who came into contact with the first confirmed case, according to the Daily Nation newspaper.
Two of the contacts, who tested positive, have since been moved to Kenyatta National Hospital – the country’s top referral hospital – where the first confirmed patient is being treated.
Source: bbc.com
The flagbearer for the NDC and a former President, John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to rise above partisanship and politics in the fight against Covid-19. According to John Mahama, the pandemic is an enemy to all and everyone must work to prevent the spread of it.
“This virus is an enemy to all Ghanaians and the call to fight against it rises above partisanship and politic,” he said in the Facebook address to Ghanaians.
Also on steps being taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19, John Mahama said PPEs must be provided for the health workers to prevent them from being infected with the virus.
He also salutes the frontline workers for their dedication and commitment to make sure those infected are safe and also all Ghanaians get the needed medical attention.
John Mahama also asked the government to provide incentives for health professionals to boost their morale in the execution of their jobs.
As per a precautionary way to deal with the virus, former President Mahama advised for isolation centres to be established at all regions to prevent people from being sent from other regions to Accra for a check-up.
He stated that the regional isolations centres have become necessary because some of the cases have been recorded outside Accra like the case of the Obuasi Mines worker.
Former gov’t officials ready to help fight Covid-19 – Mahama
John Mahama said former appointees during his tenure are ready to help the government in its fight to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Speaking on the Covid-19 outbreak and the confirmed cases in Ghana, John Mahama said appointees of his administration who assisted in the country’s readiness effort during the ebola crisis will be available to assist if being called upon.
“Former appointees who assisted in our readiness effort during the ebola crisis will assist the government in any way they can if requested to do so..”
In a Facebook address, John Mahama also called on ECOWAS and the UN to put in place enforceable protocols in dealing with the pandemic.
Source:Â primenewsghana.com
Bechem United could only record a 0-0 draw against Aduana Stars at the Bechem Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Hunters boasted of clinical finisher Prince Adu Kwabena in their ranks and many expected him to increase his tally but the 16-year-old failed to do so.
Aduana also had Yahaya Mohammed in their ranks but the striker failed to add to their current 11 goals tally.
The two teams pushed for the entirety of the first and second half for a goal but it did not happen in the end as both teams shared the spoils.
Source: footballghana.com
Celebrity actress, and mother of one, Yvonne Nelson has taken to twitter to enlighten fans on some of the advantages Ghanaian “provision shop†owners have taken over the new laws put in place to contain the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana.
Lastnight, the president of Ghana, H.E Nana Akuffo Addo put in place emergency structures to combat the virus in Ghana as 6 people have been confirmed positive already. All educational institutions have been asked to shut down till further notice, whilst a ban has been placed on social gathering of any sort.
Actress Yvonne Nelson took to social media to announce that some provision shop owners have taken advantage of the coronavirus outbreak and the ban to sell of every product on the shelve, including expired products. She may not be wrong after all since some have even trippled the price of sanitizers at their shops.
Her tweet:
Provision shop owners are happy! They selling all the expired goods! What a time!
— ð“¨ð“¥ð“žð“ð“ð“” | ð“ð“”ð“›ð“¢ð“žð“ (@yvonnenelsongh) March 16, 2020
Source:Â www.ghgossip.com
Former President and flagbearer for the NDC, John Mahama says former appointees during his tenure are ready to help the government in its fight to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Speaking on the Covid-19 outbreak and the confirmed cases in Ghana, John Mahama said appointees of his administration who assisted in the country’s readiness effort during the ebola crisis will be available to assist if being called upon.
“Former appointees who assisted in our readiness effort during the ebola crisis will assist the government in any way they can if requested to do so..”
In a Facebook address, John Mahama also called on ECOWAS and the UN to put in place enforceable protocols in dealing with the pandemic.
“During the Ebola crisis, I had the experience in working with our partners in ECOWAS and UN in addressing the threat, ECOWAS must now put in place common enforceable protocols to deal with the coronavirus across the sub-region and related issues. ECOWAS health and other relevant ministers and advisors must hold teleconference as a matter of urgency to review sub-regions action being put in place to protect us..”
GHS takes delivery of more PPEs for health professionals
The Ghana Health Service, GHS has also taken delivery of the second consignment of Personal Protective Equipment, PPE.
The PPEs will help protect health professionals who are in contact with infected Covid-19 victims.
Director-General for the Ghana Health Service Dr Patrick Aboagye said they have taken delivery of the second consignment of PPEs.
He said the third consignment is also expected in the country soon and will be distributed.
Dr Patrick Aboagye also advised the health professional to use the PPEs judiciously.
“We’ve brought in the second consignment of PPEs, we are expecting the third consignment and as it comes it will be distributed. As we continue to expand our training and rapid response teams, there are systems and resources available plan to ensure that as and when we need PPEs we will use them. We will ask that people not to also waste PPEs, that is extremely important because it globally not readily available..”
Source:Â kingdomfmonline.com
The 2019/20 Ghana Premier League Matchday 15 matches were played on Sunday and below are the full-time results.
Saturday
ACCRA: Legon Cities 0-2 Medeama Opoku Agyemang (Two goals)
Sunday
ACCRA: Olympics 2-1 Liberty (Nii Abby*. Kyei Baffour)
TARKWA: Karela 1-2 AshGold (Diawiase Taylor. Samed Ibrahim, Benedict Wobenu)
BECHEM: Bechem 0-0 Aduana
ELMINA Sharks 2-1 Dreams (Augustine Owusu 2* /M Suleman)
TECHIMAN Wonders 1-1 Dwarfs (Ibrahim Salifu/. John Mosie)
BEREKUM Chelsea 1-2 WAFA (Steven Amankona / A Ibrahim)
MONDAY
ACCRA Inter Allies vs Kotoko
TECHIMAN King Faisal vs Hearts
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com
Match organisers are uncertain over the status of the Hearts-Kotoko game to be played in London following the outbreak of coronavirus but insists the game could still take place because the two sides have long visas, Ghanasoccernet.com can exclusively report.
According to a close source they will not risk the lives of people attending the match but rejected reports that the match had been outrightly cancelled insisting the claims were ‘speculative’.
The game has been postponed because of orders from the English FA to stop all football matches.
Widespread reports in the Ghanaian media on Saturday morning claimed that the historic Independence anniversary celebration match has been canceled because of the order.
Citing the suspension of all football matches England because of the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, the reports said the match between the two Ghanaian giants wont take place.
The game was scheduled to be played on April 11 however, our sources disclosed to GHANASoccernet.com that the game could be postponed but could still be played in the fast-changing nature of health emergency that has ravaged the world of sport.
“Clearly the report is speculative. But unfortunately the present situation with the postponement of football in the UK most likely means that the game will also have to be postponed. Our health matters most in all things,” he told GHANASoccernet.com.
“On the bright side both teams already have six months visas, so there is room to postpone. We will come out with a definite statement shortly,” he added.
Football activities have been cancelled in the UK following the outbreak of the corovirus.
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com
Residents along the Lagos Badagry expressway in Nigeria on Sunday, witnessed a loud explosion followed by sparks of thick flames, that claimed lives and caused extensive damage to buildings.
Debris and thick smoke were seen over a large area as perturbed residents gathered in groups assessing the damage. Local media reported 15 deaths citing the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, said in a statement that the incident “was as a result of gas explosion which occured after a truck hit some gas cylinders stacked at a gas processing plant.
An NNPC official added that “preliminary findings indicated that the impact of the explosion was so huge that it led to the collapse of nearby houses and damage to NNPC pipelines on which efforts are being made to curtail the resultant fire.â€
Nigerians took to social media to grieve in part and also bemoan what they said are dysfunctional systems that expose ordinary people to such hazards. The NNPC boss and his team visited the site of the incident while President Muhammadu Buhari also sent condolences via social media.
Source: africanews.com
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has requested the presence of Members of Parliament for a meeting later today, Monday 16th March 2020.
The conclave scheduled at 3:00pm was announced by the Speaker of Parliament, Prof Aaron Oquaye in the middle of the day’s sitting.
Although the Speaker did not give details of what the meeting will entail, there are speculations that there is a high likelihood of discussions on issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic or suspension of parliamentary sittings.
President Akufo-Addo on March 15, 2020, issued a directive that all outdoor events including funerals, Church activities and naming ceremonies, to be suspended in the wake of coronavirus.
Schools have also been asked to close down temporarily for a period of 4 weeks.
This, according to Akufo-Addo, are precautionary measures to fight the virus and prevent any widespread after 6 cases have been confirmed in Ghana.
Source:Â www.ghanaweb.com
Ghanaian actress Martha Ankomah has asked Ghanaians not to be scared of the COVID-19 pandemic but trust that it shall soon be over.
In a video she posted on her Facebook page, after her church service on Sunday, Martha Ankomah said God will care for Ghanaians and Christians for that matter, hence they should allay their fears with the outbreak.
Here is the Video
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Source: www.ghgossip.com
Medeama Sporting Club manager Samuel Boadu has welcomed the decision from the Ghana Football Association to suspend the season due to the spread of coronavirus.
On Sunday, the GFA decided to suspend the Premier League for four weeks following the directive from the President of the Republic of Ghana ,Nana Akufo-Addo.
Football activities are among the highly populated social gatherings in the country hence the action taken by the state authorities.
In an interview with Kumasi FM, Boadu said: “The suspension of the league has destroyed all our plans for the league, we are in a very good form but human life is the most important thing.â€
“We believe the Lord will do greater things with Medeama in the next five to six years, the Lord is preparing something good for us.â€
“The technical team will meet with the management and the players to know the next line of action as to break the team or not.â€
Medeama are currently on top of the Ghana premier league after 15 rounds of games with 30 points.
Source: Ghanacrusader.com
Ghana Premier League club, Legon Cities FC has backed the decision by government to suspend all sporting activities in the country in the wake of coronavirus spread.
The President in an address to the nation on March 15 said all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, sporting events, and religious events such as services in churches and mosques have been suspended for the next four weeks.
Legon Cities has thrown its weight behind government as the nation put up measures in place to combat the virus.
In a statement, they have proclaimed that “they respect the decision of President Nana Akufo-Addo and the government. Our games against Ebusua Dwarfs and Accra Hearts of Oak have naturally been affected by the communicationâ€.
The club further urged all of its followers and the public to follow the preventive measures put out by the World Health Organization to ensure everyone stays safe.
“We urge everyone to follow the preventive and control guidelines as provided by the WHO, including thorough hand washing and avoiding close contact with those who may be affectedâ€, a post on the Legon Cities FC Twitter page added.
The Ghana Football Association on Sunday evening in a release indicated that following the directives given by the President of the Republic on March 15, 2020, has suspended all its competitions with immediate effect until further notice.
The decision to call off the Ghana Premier League means Ghana is now the 8th African nation to suspend its league after Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, DRC, Gabon, Sudan and Algeria.
Source: primenewsghana.com
The organizers of the International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES) have called off the 2020 edition in Kumasi off following the confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ghana.
Only one session of the 2-day event was held on Friday, March 14, 2020, at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Patrons defied all odds to make the first session a huge success as they attended in their numbers.
However, the organizers of the event adhering to the safety regulations cancelled the other session which was to be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
The founder of iYES, Pastor Brian Amoateng in a video obtained by Owen Ghana, thanked participants and everyone for making the event a success. He revealed that the one-day of impact means a lot to him.
Pastor Brian hinted that the Accra edition of the International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES) will take place in August.
Over the years, iYES has created a platform for the youth to acquire practical expertise as Christian in the corporate world.
The summits are to groom, equip and polish participating youth as well as provide the opportunity for networking in spirit-filled ambiance.
Source:Â Owen Ghana, Contributor
The Centre for Ethical Governance and Administration (CEGA) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to suspend the compilation of the new Voters Register in the outbreak of the Coronavirus in the country.
Ghana has so far recorded six cases of Covid 19.
The EC is set to roll out registration for the compilation of a new voter register on Saturday, April 18 2020.
In a statement dated Monday, 16 March 2020, the CEGA said it has received information that: “some of the vendors and equipment contracted by the Electoral Commission are coming from Europe, where the Coronavirus infection has been declared a pandemic, in this regard the Electoral Commission is being called upon not to take any steps that will jeopardise the life of any single Ghanaian in the pursuit of their entrenched position in re-registering Ghanaians into the new but needless Voters Register.â€
The Centre also noted that “Some Ghanaians living outside Ghana would have preferred travelling to their various polling stations in Ghana to be registered†however, with the “current pandemic nature of the Coronavirus infections almost all flights have been cancelled denying these Ghanaians the opportunity to register and fulfill their civic responsibility of voting .
“It will also be medically unsafe for Ghanaians abroad seeking to be registered to come to Ghana. This means that the intended Registration Exercise will exclude many Ghanaians living outside and even those within the country will not find it safe to join long queues which will result in body direct contact to register.â€
It also emphasised measures announced by government to control the spread of the Coronavirus infection and called on the “Electoral Commissioner to cancel the impending registration exercise and the National Identification Authority to immediately freeze all registration activities until it is medically safe and serves the public good.
CEGA continued that: “the President, government officials and individuals who travelled to Norway and other European countries recently should immediately stop all public engagements and proceed on a self-quarantine in the public interest.â€
It further continued that: “it has noted with despair and anguish that, soon upon arrival in Ghana, the entire government machinery including most of the officials who returned recently from Norway moved to Kumasi to celebrate the National Independence Day on 6th March 2020.
CEGA also called on the Ministry of Health “to expand their contact tracking to Kumasi in a bid to properly contain the virus” and on “all Political Parties” to take the necessary steps to prevent any crowd activities to protect their members from being infected with the virus and for all media houses to “take steps to make sure all their workers are protected and equipment such as microphones used by staff and the public are absolutely safe for use at all times.â€
Source:Â classfmonline.com
1. The moment you sit in the trotro, SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.
2. After taking your change/ balance from mate, SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.
3. After opening a window, SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.
4. Some one gets down and you happen to climb in and out of the trotro, SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.
5. Someone coughs or sneezes, COVER YOUR FACE.
6. You eventually Alight at your destination, SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.
7. Insist all WINDOWS BE OPENED.
8. Beware any time you touch the seat in front of you and SANITIZE YOUR HANDS.
9. AVOID BUYING.
10. When out of the trotro, WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WATER at the next available place you find a sink or running water.
11. AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE, SANITIZE BEFORE YOU DO.
Source: campus360gh.com
Awal Mohammed, Communications Director of King Faisal has admitted that his outfit could be relegated from the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League, claiming there is no feeling in camp they could be safe.
King Faisal are currently rock bottom on the league log with only six points after 14 matches played following their mid-week 2-1 defeat to Ebusua Dwarfs at the Cape Coast Stadium.
The Kumasi-based side is still yet to secure a win in the on-going league, having drawn six and lost eight matches in the process.
“I am very disappointed with the performance of our boys against Ebusua Dwarfs today,” Mohammed said after the game.
“There is no feeling inside the camp that we are safe if we continue conceding such cheap goals.
“We opened the score and conceding cheap goals to hand us another painful defeat…it’s very painful and I am very disappointed.”
King Faisal’s match week 15 clash against Hearts of Oak on Monday has been called off by the Ghana Football Association after suspending the league due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Source: footballghana.com
Ghana international, Christian Atsu will be out of contract by 2021 at Newcastle United.
The 29-year-old has established himself at Newcastle making over 105 appearances which is more than he managed at the previous seven clubs he was at (89).
Never the quickest or most skilful but always gives his all but time may be running out for him to prove why he deserves an extended deal past 2021.
Atsu joined the Magpies from Chelsea after failing to establish himself following his move from FC Porto.
Source: footballghana.com
Legon Cities coach Goran Barjaktarevic was left to mourn over missed chances as his club lost to Medeama SC on Saturday night.
The Royals suffered their fifth loss of the season on match week 15 of the Ghana Premier League after their 2-0 loss to league leaders Medeama at the Accra Sports Stadium.
A pair of goals from striker Prince Opoku-Agyemang in either half ensured the visitors bag maximum points at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The Mauve and Yellows are enjoying a fabulous run of form having won four and drawn once since their 2-1 defeat at home to Elmina Sharks.
Assessing the match in an interview with journalists, coach for the Royals, Goran Barjaktarevic said: “We didn’t play bad actually but we made two mistakes and got punished from that. We created some chances and sad we didn’t score. That’s the problemâ€.
The German tactician continued, “We tried to push. We gave all. We pressed high. We couldn’t take our chances, Medeama had theirs and they took itâ€,
“Sometimes, you can’t predict what we will happen on the pitch. We started well but lost the tempo and the away side took their chancesâ€.
The defeat has moved Legon Cities to 15th place a place above relegation as Medeama occupy the summit with 30 points.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association following the directives given by the President of the Republic on Sunday, March 15, 2020, has suspended all its competitions with immediate effect until further notice.
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com
Scottish giants Rangers FC are interested in signing € 10 million rated Ghanaian forward Caleb Ekuban in the summer transfer window.
The in-form Trabzonspor attacker has emerged on the radar of several clubs including Serie A title contenders Lazio.
However, Rangers are poised on securing the signature of the 25 year old, who has netted eight times in 25 games despite playing in different roles.
Ekuban, who has mostly played as an auxiliary striker or on the flanks has also created six goals this campaign.
Rangers are without former Tottenham Hotspurs striker Jermain Defoe through injury, Colombian forward Alfredo Morelos is also out of form and could leave the club in the summer.
This has forced manager Steven Gerard to look elsewhere for an alternative, with the Ghanaian a top most priority.
Caleb Ekuban joined Trabzonspor on a permanent at the beginning of the season after impressing on loan.
He scored 11 goals in 36 appearances in the 2018/19 season before making the permanent switch
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com
Rapper, Kwesi Arthur has finally responded to claims that he is into the habit of using ladies and dumping them as was reported by a section of the media last week.
Early this week, there were reports on social networking site, Twitter suggesting that Kwesi Arthur had slept with a particular lady and dumped her.
The report suggested there were other ladies who had fallen victim to the same circumstance.
But in his latest song addressing these issues, he noted that the lady in question wants to put him up for public ridicule.
He indicated that he was shocked the lady could do that to tarnish his image and hard-earned reputation.
The Rapper in the song mentioned that if there is anyone who has done no wrong, the person should pelt him with stones .
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— AFRODANCE 🇬🇠(KREW) (@djvyrusky) March 14, 2020
Source: MyNewsGh.com
Former AIDS Ambassador and HIV patient, Joyce Dzidzor Mensah a few hours ago displayed her baby bump on social media dancing to a song looking all happy in a video.
Seemingly from her escapades in the video one could tell that Joyce Dzidzor will more than soon deliver.
A piece of good news that has hit online has it that Joyce Dzidzor has finally given birth to a beautiful bouncing baby girl Ghpage.com can confirm.
WATCH A VIDEO OF HER LOOKING ALL HAPPY AFTER DELIVERY:
Congratulations!!!
Talented Highlife Singer King Mondo has made a shocking revelation on live TV.
According to the singer who recently released a beautiful song with Guru titled “ Sugar Mummyâ€, Apostle Safo Kantanka is the only man in this world to get a cure for the deadly Coronavirus.
In an interview Adinkra TV entertainment host, King Mondo stated that he has not met the wonderful man of God who has manufactured cards and other wonderful products before.
But he believes that God wants the world to hear about Apostle Safo Kantanka so the world should await a Coronavirus medicine from the powerful man of God soon.
watch video below:
Listen to King Mondo ft Guru Sugar Mummy
A young man has come out to claim to have found the cure of the deadly coronavirus which has become a world headache.
The World Health Organization has classified the disease as pandemic due its widely spread and nature.
As at 16th March, 2020, Ghana had recorded 6 (six) confirmed cases of the coronavirus which was made known by the Ministry of Information.
Due to the scary nature of the disease, a lot of panic has be caused since the announcement of the cases.
But amidst this fear, a young man has stormed the offices of Multimedia claiming he has found a cure for the disease.
In a video sighted online, the young man was seen being interrogated by morning show host Captain Smart.
The man was seen holding a bottle which had some sort of substance in it, which he claimed to be the cure for the disease.
Watch video below;
Source:Â Ghbase.com
The Black Maidens of Ghana will play their Nigeria in the final round of qualifiers for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Ghana made light work of Liberia on Saturday after thrashing the young Lonestars 8-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium to qualify 10-0 on aggregate.
Their Nigerian counterparts, the Flamingos thumped Guinea 5-1 at the Agege Sports Stadium to qualify 11-2 on aggregate, and set up a date with Ghana.
The first leg will be played in the first week of May in Accra barring any changes. The winner of the two legged game will qualify for the tournament in India next year.
On Saturday, striker Ophelia Osei Amponsah bagged four goals with Salamatu Abdulai netting a brace.
Elizabeth Oppong, Alice Sarpong and Tracy Twum were the other scorers on the day.
Ghana is the only African country to qualify to all FIFA U-17 women’s world cup.
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com
The US Federal Reserve and other central banks unveiled emergency measures to prop up the coronavirus-battered global economy, as the three worst-hit European countries recorded their deadliest days of the pandemic.
The virus has upended society around the planet, with governments imposing restrictions rarely seen outside war-time, including the closing of borders, home quarantine orders and the scrapping of public events.
After the COVID-19 pandemic began in China late last year, Europe has in recent weeks emerged as the biggest flashpoint and the death toll on the continent surged over the weekend.
Italy on Sunday announced 368 deaths over the previous 24 hours, the worst single-day toll for any country of the crisis and far exceeding the deadliest day in China recorded in February.
Spain and France registered 183 and 29 new deaths respectively on Sunday, also their worst one-day tolls.
Globally, there have been more than 6,400 confirmed deaths from the virus.
With the virus infecting nearly every sector of the global economy, concerns are growing the world will be catapulted into a damaging recession, leading to stock markets enduring horror losses and wild swings.
The US Fed attempted to stem the panic with drastic measures announced before Asian markets opened on Monday, slashing its key interest rate to virtually zero in its second emergency rate cut in less than two weeks.
“What’s happened with the Fed is phenomenal news,” US President Donald Trump said Sunday at a regular briefing of his coronavirus task force. “I can tell you, I’m very happy.”
But markets were less euphoric, the futures markets on the Dow Jones Index predicting another sharp move downwards and Asian stocks starting the day on the back foot.
“The good news is that the targeted fiscal response will become more aggressive. The bad news is that all the world’s major economies will continue to effectively lock down any normalcy of economic activity for weeks if not months,” said AxiCorp’s Stephen Innes.
China on Monday provided more evidence of COVID-19’s dire economic impacts, announcing factory output had contracted for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Industrial production shrank 13.5 percent in January and February, the government said, which was when China was enduring its most severe travel curbs and quarantine orders to contain the virus.
Stocking up on weed
Normal life is at a standstill in much of western Europe, with France ordering all non-essential businesses closed and Spain banning people from leaving home except to go to work, get medical care or buy food.
Despite Trump’s insistence there is enough food to last through the pandemic, panic-buying has been seen around the world as people stock up on essentials fearing a lengthy period of enforced quarantine.
Larry Grossman, manager at a Manhattan supermarket, said he had never seen anything like it in 40 years.
“I have been through Hurricane Sandy… through 9/11, I have never seen shopping like this,” he told AFP, as he restocked the store’s empty shelves.
New York’s mayor has ordered schools, bars and restaurants in the Big Apple to shut but is allowing take-out food.
In the Netherlands, cannabis smokers aiming to keep calm and carry on queued up outside Dutch “coffee shops” on Sunday after the government ordered their closure to beat the outbreak.
“For maybe for the next two months we’re not able to get some weed so it should be nice to at least have some in the house,” said Jonathan outside a “coffee shop” in The Hague.
‘Really upset’
There was pandemonium at several airports as travellers scrambled to get home with countries increasingly slamming shut their borders to prevent the virus spreading.
In the US, passengers complained of massive queues as staff battled with new entry rules and stipulations on medical screening, leading some to worry they were exposing themselves to the virus in the crowds.
Joanna, a British student in Cyprus, said she was scrambling to get home, fearful of further restrictions on movement.
“I think if I stayed here and if it was a lockdown, I think I would be really upset, the fact that I could not go home and see my family,” she told AFP.
There were continuing signs of improvement in China, with only four new cases recorded in Wuhan — where the virus was first detected in December — although imported cases rose.
And there have been heartwarming scenes around the world as people attempt to lift spirits.
In Switzerland, where cases nearly doubled to 2,200 Sunday, Geneva residents applauded, whistled and rang bells from their balconies and windows to thank health workers on the frontline.
Images of Italians singing from their balconies have also gone viral and the choir of Stockholm’s Katarina church decided to livestream their performances online.
“People need something to cling on to, I think, and something to listen to,” said chorister Birgitta.
Source: France24
As COVID-19 spreads, common surfaces like gas pumps and doorknobs suddenly seem suspect.
Professor Abraham Annan, the Director of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), has said the wrongful use of alcohol in place of a hand sanitizer could increase the chances of picking up coronavirus (COVID-19).
He said alcohol may be good as a disinfectant, it must be used with the right requirements but the public must be cautious in going for ordinary alcohol as disinfectants for hands instead of properly prepared hand sanitizers.
“Alcohol can be good for disinfection; in the laboratory, for example, we use alcohol for disinfection,” he said, adding “but before the alcohol is used, we prepare it in a certain way. We, first of all, will use water that is distilled or de-iodinized. We won’t use tap water or any water to prepare the alcohol for disinfection in the laboratory,” he said.
Speaking on GTV, he said: “the concentration of the alcohol is set to a certain concentration that it works best. If you change that concentration, make it higher it doesn’t work as good as even that optimum lower concentration and if you bring it lower, it also doesn’t work as good. So alcohol usage for disinfection is a science. So if you go and take something like local gin like akpeteshie, and say that I’m using it to clean my hands, no, it won’t work.”
However, health authorities have announced that cases of the Coronavirus disease in Ghana have increased to a total of six as of Saturday, March 14, 2020.
The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Badu Sarkodie said the four new cases like the previous two announced last Thursday were imported into Ghana.
Over 200 contacts have been traced in all the cases and are doing self-quarantine.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that it has traced over one hundred and eighty (180) contacts of confirmed cases in Ghana.
According to the Ghana Health Service, the contacts are from the four cases that were confirmed yesterday.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Director of Public Health at the GHS, Dr Badu Sarkodie, said all those traced had been advised to do self-quarantine.
He explained that the number traced were in relation to the first four confirmed cases, explaining that processes were ongoing to identify all persons who might have come into contact with the confirmed cases.
He said in relation to the first two cases, involving a Ghanaian and a Norwegian, 32 and 107 contacts had been traced respectively.
Dr Sarkodie said with the third and fourth cases, involving a student and a Ghanaian who travelled to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, a total of 12 and 30 contacts had been traced respectively.
He explained that although Ghana had opted for self-quarantine instead of compulsory state quarantine, the Ghana Health Service with its allied agencies would keep a close eye on those who had been traced.
Source: pulse.com.gh
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The governments of Germany and the United States are wrestling over the German-based company CureVac, which is working on a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, reported German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.
The prominent German media outlet reported, citing unnamed sources, that US President Donald Trump was offering large sums of money to German scientists working on a vaccine. He wanted to secure exclusive rights to their work, the newspaper reported.
However, in a news release, the company on Sunday rejected “any claims on a possible sale of the company or its technology.”
The Welt am Sonntag had quoted an anonymous German government source as saying that Trump was doing everything he could to secure a vaccine for the United States, “but only for the US.”
On Sunday, the head of CureVac’s biggest investor said that an exclusive contract with the US was out of the question.
“We want to develop a vaccine for the whole world and not individual countries,” the chief executive of dievini Hopp Bio Tech Holding, Christof Hettich, told the Mannheimer Morgen newspaper, echoing a similar statement in the company’s press statement.
German Health Minister Jens Spahn told German public television that a takeover was not on the cards and that the ministry “has been in good talks with the company for the last two weeks.”
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said the matter would be discussed in the government’s newly created crisis committee on Monday, while Economy Minister Peter Altmaier told German public TV that “Germany is nor for sale.”
The company is based in the southwestern German city of Tübingen and works with the Paul Ehrlich Institute, linked with the German Health Ministry. It also has sites in Frankfurt and the US city of Boston.
The company hopes to have an experimental vaccine developed by June or July, and then to get approval for testing on people. The research into several possible vaccines had begun and the two most promising would be chosen for clinical tests, CureVac co-founder and chief production officer Florian von der Mülbe told Reuters on Friday.
Meeting with Trump
Trump on Saturdaytested negative for the coronavirus after potentially being exposed to several cases.
The COVID-19 outbreak, which started in China, has spread across the globe with more than 156,000 confirmed cases and 5,800 deaths. More than 70,000 people have recovered from the virus, which presents for most people as a mild to moderate illness, but can become a serious condition in others.
On March 2, CureVac’s then-CEO Daniel Menichella attended a meeting at the White House to discuss coronavirus vaccine development with Trump and members of his coronavirus taskforce.
On March 11, the company announced Menichella would be replaced by company founder Ingmar Hoerr, without giving a reason why.
Source: dw.com
If style matters to you knowing what shoes to wear is a top priority. it is known that shoes are the most important part of an outfit. Shoes can be used as a cue to someone’s personality or even a person’s mood that day.
The right pair of shoes for the right outfit can take your look to another level. That’s why Jesu Segun London has come up with 5 men’s dress shoes every guy should own.
Gentlemen!!! let’s talk about 2 shoes you MUST have in 2020.
1. Alafia Brown
The whole cut Alafia Brown dress shoe is made from a special select piece of leather. Why the emphasis on that is sure your wondering. It is because such a large piece of faultless leather is a rare one of its kind
This beautiful shoe goes great with nearly all outfits and is ideal in nearly all settings. For example; the Gold pair which has a blue and black upper finish.
These whole cuts will make an ideal addition for a black-tie attire or for most business and formal occasions.
You can also dress them down by purchasing them in brown or burgundy. THE Brown whole cuts look beautiful with a charcoal or navy suit. If you want to add a bit of bold panache, Alafa Brown is a great choice: it goes especially well with an otherwise all-black ensemble.
In the right colour they’ll make you stand out in any boardroom or ballroom.
There’s a reason why Alafa Brown whole cuts are the first on my list. You can’t beat them when it comes to sheer elegance.
2. Ara
Until about 50 years ago, loafers were dismissed as inappropriate in almost all formal business settings. Nowadays men’s style is increasingly influenced by convenience and trends lean towards a more casual approach even in business settings. Loafers like the monk strap have made a comeback.
The history of the monk strap goes back over a thousand years.
Life wasn’t easy for holy men in the 15th century. Quite often monks would plough fields and tend crops as part of their daily routines. At first, they wore single-buckled sandals to do a lot of this labour but eventually, there came a need for more protective footwear.
The sandal slowly evolved to cover the entirety of the foot. Fast-forward a few centuries and we now have a shoe that men love for reasons far beyond its inception as a foot guard for friars.
Though the single-strap design is more true to its origin, I prefer the double-strap because the buckles are less clunky. Some would argue that the double-monk can be dressed up, but with it being a loafer I have to disagree.
Gents, we’ve talked a little bit today about some additions you can make this year as far as footwear.
There are many more excellent options out there, but these are a great way to consolidate the essentials.
With this list, you’ve got shoes that best encompass style and versatility truly the two best men’s dress shoes on the market.
These type of Footwears comes in different forms
1. KOLA
2 Remi
3.Mr OJO
Every Jesu Segun London shoe is handmade from the way they burnish the leather to assembling the shoe itself. Jesu Segun London handcrafted Italian dress shoes use only 100% premium full-grain calfskin leather. To top it off, they’re even great for your feet Jesu Segun London uses memory-foam insoles that conform to your feet faster than other shoes. The leather they use are flexible and light which makes them perfect for any occasion.
The best thing about Jesun Segun London though is customer service and satisfaction. They rely on customer feedback and crowd-design for new lineups and designs, so there’s no doubt they’ll be listening to what you have to say. With quality and customer service like this, it’s a no-brainer.
Source:Â Yaw Amoako, Contributor
Great Olympics coach Annor Walker has described his outfit victory against Liberty Professionals on match week 15 of the Ghana Premier League as ‘sweet’.
The Wonder Club yesterday returned to winning ways after their midweek 4-0 loss to Hearts of Oak by beating the Scientific Soccer Lads 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium courtesy Maxwell Nii Quaye’s brace.
Speaking in his post-match interview, the head coach expressed his delight with the club’s fifth win of the season.
“It’s a sweet victory for me this afternoon and I give all thanks to the almighty father for giving me this win.”
Commenting on the late change he made to his goalkeeping department after Ernest Sowah who was named in the starting XI had to be replaced by Nelson Ayuba few minutes to the game, the coach said the decision was due to an injury suffered by the former Asante Kotoko keeper.
“It’s a knee problem, he has been complaining throughout the week. The physios were taking care of him. As at yesterday, he was okay and that was why I started him.
Unfortunately during the warm-up, he had a twist in the knee again.”
The Wonder Club took the lead in the 20th-minute courtesy Maxwell Nii Abbey Quaye. The captain on the day stretched to tap home David Amuzu’s corner to hand his outfit an early advantage.
They nearly doubled their lead from a corner after goalkeeper Ganiwu Shaibu flapped at a cross but he was saved by Michael Ampadu’s goal-line clearance.
Liberty Professionals search for an equaliser before break paid off when they were awarded a penalty on the stroke of halftime after Raymond Grippman obstructed Michael Ampadu.
Elvis Kyei Baffour made no mistake from the resulting kick as he planted home to draw the Scientific Soccer Lads level, becoming his 8th goal in the ongoing season.
In the second 45 minutes of missed chances, Maxwell Nii Abbey Quaye scored his brace on the day, 6 minutes to time which proved to be the match-winner for the Wonder Club.
Source: primenewsghana.com
English giants Arsenal are weighing up a potential bid to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey in the summer transfer window, according to a report in England.
According to The Telegraph, Arteta has placed the Ghana international high up on his summer wishlist as the Gunners manager looks to rebuild the north London club.
The same article states that Atletico Madrid are prepared to receive offers for the 26-year-old at the end of the La Liga campaign following his impressive displays.
According to the same article, Atletico are aware of “interest from an English club†in Partey.
The Telegraph go on to reveal that the Ghanian star has a contract release clause of £45m, which makes him an affordable option for top Premier League clubs such as Arsenal.
Partey has been one of Atleti’s most consistent players this season, making 32 appearances in all competitions. He has scored three goals.
Source: GHANAsoccernet.com
Ghanaian fashion icon, Nana Akua Addo has stormed Nigeria with a bang for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
The seventh edition of the awards was hosted in Lagos on Saturday, March 14 at Eko Hotel.
Nana Akua Addo who has over and over again stunned with her choice of fashion moves on the red carpet once again sold Ghana on the African continent with a gorgeous dress.
Her golden brown dress was complemented by a sleek hairstyle and spot on makeup, slaying on the red carpet like the norm that has been over the years.
Check out how Nana Akua Addo showed up in Nigeria for the AMVCA:
Source:Â pulse.com.gh
Bernard Mensah was at his superb best as he provided two assists that gave Kayserispor a 2-1 win over Yeni Malatyaspor in a bid to beat the drop in the Turkish Super Lig.
The 25-year Ghanaian has been the Anatolian Star’s standout player, having a hand in four goals (two goals, two assists) in his last five matches.
This time, he made a run from midfield in the 22nd minute, getting past two opposition players before playing the ball for Muris Musanovic who finished the rest.
Mensah was at it again for the second goal three minutes to the half-time break, latching on to a loose ball and playing it for Pedro Henrique who riffled it in from 25 yards.
Source: Goal.com
Herewith results of Ghana Premier League matches played over the weekend.
Accra: Legon Cities 0-2Medeama
Accra: Olympics 2-1. Liberty
Tarkwa: Karela 1-2 AshGold
Bechem United: Bechem 0-0Aduana
Elmina: Sharks 2-1 Dreams
Techiman: Wonders 1-1 Dwarfs
Berekum: Chelsea 1-2 WAFA
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Accra: Inter Allies vs Kotoko
Techiman: King Faisal vs Hearts
Source: GNA